RADEON 9250 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The RADEON 9250 is positioned at rank #748 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9250

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

271425%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

246050%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

245400%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

223150%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

221625%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

100%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

100%

#750

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

75%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

75%

#752

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

75%

#753

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

75%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

50%

#755

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

25%

#756

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

25%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 579900% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9250.

Insight	RADEON 9250	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-579900%)	✅Leading raw performance (+579900%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

RADEON 9250 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9250 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

RADEON 9250

The RADEON 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 29 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3 points.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9250 scores 3 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 579900%. The RADEON 9250 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON 9250) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (RADEON 9250) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	3	17,400+579900%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+439%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	2535 MHz+154%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128	136+6%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	4.3 MB+760%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RADEON 9250 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9250 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON 9250) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9250	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	8 GB+3100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9250 draws 95W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 51% difference. The RADEON 9250 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9250) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.